[Acquired diaphragmatic hernia in a child with a related liver transplant].

Khirurgiia (Mosk)

Main Bureau of Medical and Social Expertise in the Republic of Komi, Syktyvkar, Russia.

Published: June 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • Acquired diaphragmatic hernia in children is rare and even less common after liver transplantation for biliary atresia.
  • Evidence from chest X-rays and CT scans prior to the transplant showed no signs of hernia.
  • The condition presented acutely 9 months post-transplant with respiratory failure and intestinal obstruction, leading to surgical treatment.

Article Abstract

Acquired diaphragmatic hernia in children is rare. Even less often, this disease occurs after liver transplantation for biliary atresia. In our case, diaphragmatic hernia was acquired, since the patient underwent repeated chest X-ray examinations including CT prior to liver transplantation. There were no signs of hernia. Clinical manifestations of diaphragmatic hernia were absent throughout 9 months after liver transplantation and manifested acutely with combination of symptoms of respiratory failure and intestinal obstruction. Surgical treatment was performed after emergency consultation with attending doctor.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia2023061122DOI Listing

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